serious help needed!
Hi all,
I have just put a new 5.0 v8 engine into my 93 f150 truck. It was just the block so everything was transferred to the new block off the old, bar the parts need replaced. Now I got it timed all good, revved up it sounds right. and had someone help me who knows older cars (unfortunately not efi) That was hard because of a rough idle with what sounds like the fuel injectors clicking and the catalytic converter is red hot (from us holding the throttle open. I have turned the idle screw to a high idle so it stays on for me until i get it fixed... any ideas? whats weird is its the injectors that are new and are under the upper intake. I just can not get it to settle down and purr I have posted here before but in recent times since the rebuild no one seemed to reply . Any help at all would be greatly appreciated Dan |
IIRC....An excessively hot catalytic converter, would indicate a rich condition.
Usually if the headers or manifolds are glowing red, then it's extremely lean. Check plug wiring and timing as that may be part of the problem. |
edit... we just took it out for a test. did not make past 20mph really before a thumping noise was happening and it got rough while running too.
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Timbersteel... I read your thread, what did happen with yours?
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Just wondering if you pulled the spout connector to time it?
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Originally Posted by Mudsport96
(Post 16769458)
Just wondering if you pulled the spout connector to time it?
Which thread did you read up on of mine? Lol, sorry ive had a few and can't quite remember what problem I was having. Double check your plug wire firing order and be sure there isn't cross firing. Edit: provide a link to your other thread as well. Also, what all was done to the block. |
What is the firing order on the new engine?
More than once someone has gotten a replacement engine with an older version cam that uses the 15426378 firing order versus the newer 13726548. The fix would be to wire the spark plugs with the correct firing order. |
Originally Posted by rla2005
(Post 16770220)
What is the firing order on the new engine?
More than once someone has gotten a replacement engine with an older version cam that uses the 15426378 firing order versus the newer 13726548. The fix would be to wire the spark plugs with the correct firing order. |
Originally Posted by Mudsport96
(Post 16769458)
Just wondering if you pulled the spout connector to time it?
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Originally Posted by Olblue133
(Post 16770623)
Using the first firing order you mentioned... we did try the other just in case but nothing out of it.
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Originally Posted by Olblue133
(Post 16770625)
No we did not... where is that located? would that let it run rich too?
https://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g...nition/ICM.jpg Late timing can cause a rich condition, yes. |
Whoa, do not run the engine any more, you are washing down the cylinders. Check the fuel pressure..... You will have to use a regulator to lower the fuel pressure. Stock 93 V8 should run around 40psi of pressure. You said you switched to carb? If so that will be your problem. Carb should only need 13-15psi. Hope this helps a brother out.
Never mind, I misread what you wrote. Out of curiosity, which part needed replacing? Ok. First When you said you replaced the block, Did you mean the Block with the heads on it, or Just a block and you rebuilt the assembly? It's an important question. Next, Why did you replace the original engine? Same type of symptoms? Just asking. |
Originally Posted by rla2005
(Post 16770747)
SPOUT location from Subford:
https://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g...nition/ICM.jpg Late timing can cause a rich condition, yes.
Originally Posted by Olblue133
(Post 16770625)
No we did not... where is that located? would that let it run rich too?
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Originally Posted by wp120470
(Post 16770827)
Whoa, do not run the engine any more, you are washing down the cylinders. Check the fuel pressure..... You will have to use a regulator to lower the fuel pressure. Stock 93 V8 should run around 40psi of pressure. You said you switched to carb? If so that will be your problem. Carb should only need 13-15psi. Hope this helps a brother out.
Never mind, I misread what you wrote. Out of curiosity, which part needed replacing? Ok. First When you said you replaced the block, Did you mean the Block with the heads on it, or Just a block and you rebuilt the assembly? It's an important question. Next, Why did you replace the original engine? Same type of symptoms? Just asking. So it was the block with heads. I had to put a new oil pump and screen on, transfer the oil pan. all valves were there so transfer the valve covers and exhaust/air intake manifolds. and of course everything that sits up front. Out of that the alternator, water pump, thermostat, three fuel injectors and all sensors except the knock (hard to get a hold of! which is what a previous thread of mine was asking) were replaced. All vac lines were repaired too while i had the chance of easy access. The new block seemed exactly the same as old This is the old block and what i got back was the same https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...44facc4503.jpg |
Originally Posted by wp120470
(Post 16770827)
Next, Why did you replace the original engine? Same type of symptoms? Just asking.
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